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2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

WHMIS information: This product is a WHMIS Controlled Product. It meets one or more of the criteria for a controlled product provided in Part IV of the Canadian Controlled Products Regulations (CPR). WHMIS classification: Class D2A (Materials Causing Other Toxic Effects, Very Toxic Material); Class D2B (Materials Causing Other Toxic Effects, Toxic Material). OSHA This material is classified as hazardous under OSHA regulations (29CFR 1910.1200). Hazardous classification

Health hazards

Emergency overview: Paste. White to off-white. Mild odour. Caution! May be harmful if inhaled or swallowed. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause headache, nausea, dizziness and other symptoms of central nervous system depression. May cause skin irritation. Contains particles which may cause lung damage or cancer if inhaled in large quantities.

Potential health effects

Signs and symptoms of short-term (acute) exposure Inhalation : May cause irritation of the nose, throat, mucous membranes, and respiratory tract. Symptoms may include pain, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness and other central nervous system effects. Skin : Direct, short contact may cause mild to moderate skin irritation. Eyes : May cause mild transient irritation. Ingestion : Ingestion of large amounts may cause stomach irritation. May cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Effects of long-term (chronic) exposure Prolonged or repeated skin exposure may cause redness, a burning sensation, drying and cracking of the skin (dermatitis). If dusts are formed, prolonged inhalation may cause scarring of lung tissue, a disease called silicosis. Carcinogenic status : Possible cancer hazard See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11. Additional health hazards : See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11.

Environmental effects

See ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 12.